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Difference between http://+:8080/ and http://*:8080/


What are the differences between these two prefixes in terms of HttpListener or any other?

http://+:8080/

http://*:8080/

Solution

  • http://*:8080/: Receive all HTTP requests on port 8080 that are not already being handled by some other HttpListener.

    http://+:8080/: Receive all HTTP requests on port 8080 even if they're already handled by another HttpListener.